CPC awards additional grants for 2025-26 Paralympic Sport Development Fund

Ottawa, October 28, 2025 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) has awarded additional grants for the 2025-26 Paralympic Sport Development Fund, bringing this year’s funding total to a record $355,000.  

The additional grants were made possible through Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative, which has awarded CPC with $300,000 for Para sport development. A total of $255,000 will be directed towards the Paralympic Development Sport Fund recipients, with $100,000 already provided by the Paralympic Foundation of Canada.  

The Paralympic Sport Development Fund provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to support the development and growth of Para sport programming across Canada. Funding goes towards areas such as recruitment, coaching education and development, competitions, training camps, facility costs, and reducing registration or participation fees.  

Eighteen organizations were originally supported earlier this year. Six of these grantees will now receive an increase in their funding, while nine organizations have been newly funded.  

With these additions, a total of 27 organizations are receiving 2025-26 Paralympic Sport Development Fund grants for an overall distribution of $355,000, making this the most expansive year of the program yet.  

The updated complete list of 2025-26 Paralympic Sport Development Fund recipients and their projects can be found HERE. 

“We are so thrilled to be able to provide additional funding for Para sport organizations thanks to Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative,” said Karen O’Neill, CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee.  “It is so important to create more access and opportunities for people to experience the transformative power of Para sport, and this funding will have a significant impact on fostering a more inclusive sport system. Thank you to each of the grantees for your valuable work in advancing Para sport across the country.”   

“Through the Community Sport for All Initiative, the Government of Canada is proud to support such projects that are inclusive, welcoming and accessible,” said the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport). “Thank you to the Canadian Paralympic Committee and all the community organizations working tirelessly to deliver programs that support active, healthy lifestyles while fostering confidence, resilience and stronger social connections for Canadians.” 
 

The Paralympic Sport Development Fund has been supporting Para sport programming since 2016-17 and has now granted more than $1.65 million. For more information on the program, please visit: Paralympic.ca/sports/funding-opportunities